title: Timing of scar revision techniques.
abstract: In attempting to prevent or to treat unsatisfactory linear scars by the utilization of one of three scar revision techniques, it is important that the surgeon realizes that there are factors beyond his control and factors under his control. This article reviews the current procedures available for scar revision.
authors.affiliation: Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Borges
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013997:Time Factors